Israeli defence ministry says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza
Key takeaways
- Israel's defence ministry said Wednesday they had targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Odeh, during air strikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after killing his predecessor.
- Issued on: 27/05/2026 - 14:02Modified: 27/05/2026 - 14:04
- By: FRANCE 24 Palestinians mourn over the body of Mohammad Odeh, whom Israel says was a leader of Hamas Qassam Brigades, in Gaza City, Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
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Israel's defence ministry said Wednesday they had targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Odeh, during air strikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after killing his predecessor. Defence Minister Israel Katz called him “one of the architects” of the October 7 attacks that triggered over two years of war in Gaza.
Issued on: 27/05/2026 - 14:02Modified: 27/05/2026 - 14:04
By: FRANCE 24 Palestinians mourn over the body of Mohammad Odeh, whom Israel says was a leader of Hamas Qassam Brigades, in Gaza City, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. © Jehad Alshrafi, AP Israel said Wednesday it targeted and killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing during airstrikes in Gaza City less than two weeks after killing his predecessor.